A BUSY North Somerset airport will be hosting its first Jobs Fair of the year this month.

On Tuesday, February 20, from 11am until 1pm, residents from across the region will flock to Lulsgate House to learn more about the 100 plus vacancies currently available at Bristol Airport.

This includes permanent roles in customer service, hospitality, retail, airline handling and security.

Seasonal roles are also available.

Over 50 employers operate out of the North Somerset airport and a few will be present on the day.

This includes:

  • Security provider ICTS;
  • Travel catering specialist SSP;
  • Duty Free shopping operator WDF;
  • Escape and 1903 Lounges;
  • Jet2;
  • Europcar;
  • Mego Employment Ltd;
  • Border Force.  

For attendees' ease, there will be free parking available and subsidised travel on the Flyer buses from Weston-super-Mare and Bristol City Centre.

Those interested can register their interest on the Bristol Airport website, which reads: "This is the perfect opportunity to find out more about the different roles on offer, to take part in a speed interview with our business partner colleagues and get some handy CV hints and tips!"

Debbie Hartshorn, people director at Bristol Airport, said: "After a busy 2023, the teams at Bristol Airport are gearing up for our busiest ever summer season.

"In preparation, we will be hosting a Jobs Fair this month to showcase a wide range of employers, shift patterns and interesting roles to suit people with different skills and experiences.

“This is an exciting time to be working at Bristol Airport as we will be flying to over 115 destinations in 2024. Our business partners, airlines, and Bristol Airport have been able to create new jobs, building up our position as the area’s largest private sector employer.

“Our teams need a good blend of those starting out in their working career and those with more life experience.

"If you enjoy working as part of a team, are self-motivated and take pride in a job well done, then we could have the perfect opportunity for you. Working at Bristol Airport offers endless possibilities, and you will have a brilliant team behind you who will support you on your journey.”